Have you ever thought of why front facing books are the best?
Without much ado, lets get on to the reasons
1. The image on the book covers are seen instead of the books’ side view. It makes picking a book easier instead of surfing for the books.
2. The front facing looks tidier, inviting and there is more probability children will pick up those books.
3. You can place only a limited number of books and that way there is very little distraction on their minds.
4. Makes it easier for the parents to know what books are picked often and buy more based on their interests.
5. Easier for the parents to rotate the book collection. This way all the books are put to use.
How are the books placed in your homes? Want to have a quick check? Is it front facing? More power to the reader.
Now it is time to put back my book in the shelf, front facing 🙂 Ciao
That is certainly a new perspective on displaying books.Very interesting thought and reason behind it.
Agree completely. I have started to put my kid’s books front facing recently and they are so much easier to use and organize. They also look very inviting like you have mentioned in your article.
Yes front facing all the way. I agree with all the reasons 🙂 My son can easily go and pick up his choice due to this.
Wow.. Dint really think of that. I always kept it sideways to be able to read the title and of course blaming it on the space constraints. Need to work this out. 🙂
Absolutely agree with you on all your points. And I’ve been eyeing LFAW’s handy bookshelves for a while now!
Such a small display change will definitely go a long way. Especially when the race is all about raising a reader.
This makes sense. Haven’t ever thought about it!!
my only motive while i keep it front facing is to attract him …and also i agree with the over stimulating part
We always keep them front facing. It actually looks inviting and a kid can easily pick it up.
The benefits that you have mentioned for placing the books front facing are very relevant. I love the idea.
Yes front facing absolutely. We have a lovely shelf which stocks about 12 to 15 books front facing. It has been a boon. BTW when are these shelves coming back in stock? 😉